CVE-2017-10024 in BI Publisher
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Layout Tools). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.1.7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise BI Publisher. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in BI Publisher, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all BI Publisher accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of BI Publisher accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/02/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10024 resides within the BI Publisher component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically within the Layout Tools subcomponent. This flaw affects version 11.1.1.7.0 of the software and represents a critical security weakness that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers who have network access through HTTP protocols. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers can leverage this weakness without requiring specialized skills or significant resources, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such systems are often accessible over networks.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls and authentication mechanisms within the BI Publisher layout tools functionality. Attackers can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and perform operations that compromise the integrity of the system. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system rates this vulnerability with a base score of 8.2, reflecting high confidentiality impact and moderate integrity impact, with the vector indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, and the requirement for user interaction. This suggests that while the attack itself is straightforward to execute, it requires some level of human involvement in the exploitation process, typically through social engineering or user deception tactics.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond just the immediate BI Publisher component, as successful exploitation can lead to significant data compromise across interconnected systems. Attackers may gain complete access to all data accessible through BI Publisher, including sensitive business intelligence reports, financial data, and other critical information assets. Additionally, the vulnerability allows for unauthorized modification operations, enabling attackers to insert, update, or delete data within the system, which could result in data corruption or manipulation that affects business operations and decision-making processes. The requirement for human interaction, while limiting automatic exploitation, does not eliminate the potential for widespread damage when combined with social engineering approaches.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigation strategies including applying the relevant Oracle security patches and updates, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the affected systems, and strengthening authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. Security teams should also consider implementing network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to identify potential exploitation attempts and establish comprehensive incident response procedures to address any successful breaches. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in other Oracle Fusion Middleware components and ensure overall system security posture remains robust against evolving threat landscapes.